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M21 7JP

Darley Avenue

Chorlton Park

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Detailed insights for M21 7JP

Overview

Postcode M21 7JP is located in a major urban area, within the Chorlton Park ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Merseybank & Barlow Moor area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year. The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
52.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.9%

Approximately 52.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M21 7JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M21 7JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M21 7JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
1,184.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.36(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-31%)
Burglary
7.96(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-39%)
Public order
5.47(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
61.34%
Irish
21
6.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
6.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
5.11%
African
14
4.47%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
36.78%
No qualifications
72
27.59%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
37.5%
Owns outright
26
19.12%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.12%
Social rents from council
21
15.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.35%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Chorlton Park

Median price£387,475
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)186
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £508K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £387,475 (about £400 per square foot) in Chorlton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorlton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£822,500£408
Semi-Detached86£438,000£420
Terraced53£399,000£398
Flats41£222,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorlton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£414,000£135,750£297,500£322,000
2017£515,000£161,000£285,000£282,500
2018£431,000£154,975£335,000£292,300
2019£450,000£165,000£300,000£293,000
2020£700,000£180,000£301,813£305,000
2021£717,500£180,000£335,000£315,000
2022£576,250£192,500£401,250£382,500
2023£487,500£196,250£430,000£385,000
2024£675,000£180,000£382,500£391,500
2025£827,500£210,000£426,000£399,000
2026£850,000£224,750£410,000£422,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£229£246£284
2017£278£259£286£280
2018£297£257£296£304
2019£337£280£300£307
2020£395£304£319£310
2021£358£293£327£344
2022£377£331£379£361
2023£275£346£383£376
2024£385£322£389£383
2025£408£332£408£423
2026£304£369£425£389
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorlton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorlton Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M21 7JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026182, Darley Avenue, Manchester, M21 7JHTerracedFreehold£385,000
02 Jun 2025194, Darley Avenue, Manchester, M21 7JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
27 Jun 202554, Barlow Hall Road, Manchester, M21 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£354,450
10 Apr 202655, Godbert Avenue, Manchester, M21 7JDFlatsLeasehold£200,000
18 Jul 202517, Godbert Avenue, Manchester, M21 7JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the M21 7JP postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M21 7JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableManchester Secondary PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBarlow Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Ambrose RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M21 7JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M21 7JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food349 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 7QHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op Food - 349 Barlow Moor RoadBarlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 7QHWalking directions to Co-op Food - 349 Barlow Moor Road
0.5 miPerspolis Mini Super MarketBarlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 7FZWalking directions to Perspolis Mini Super Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M21 7JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Grace Worrall

Chorlton Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeff Smith

Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester WithingtonE14001354
WardChorlton ParkE05011358
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Merseybank & Barlow MoorE02001086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 042DE01005084
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M21 7JP

Is M21 7JP (Merseybank & Barlow Moor) safe?

The area around M21 7JP records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M21 7JP?

The median sale price around M21 7JP in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £387,475 (about £400 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M21 7JP?

There are 13 schools close to M21 7JP, including Manchester Secondary PRU (Good), Barlow Hall Primary School (Good) and St Ambrose RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M21 7JP?

The closest station to M21 7JP is Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 703 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M21 7JP?

M21 7JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M21 7JP (Merseybank & Barlow Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M21 7JP is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Worrall (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.